Whether it’s school safety, the teacher shortage or culture wars in the classroom, education is on the mind of many voters this election cycle. Democratic gubernatorial candidates Nikki Fried and Charlie Crist both told us better pay for teachers is at the forefront of their education agendas.
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Board of Education raises MCAS score needed to graduate high school
The decision did come without a lengthy debate, as some board members argued that Massachusetts should be moving away from standardized testing.
Nerdy, the parent company of popular online tutoring platform Varsity Tutors, buys startup Codeverse after seeing more demand for coding education
The deal to buy Codeverse signals Nerdy’s push into more computer science learning resources due to increasing demand.
Quality and equity in education
Between digital and print Cornelsen is actively shaping the digital shift in the German education system with its innovative digital product offering, promoting the respective life-long learning journeys of its customers.
23 of the most promising education startups of 2022, according to top edtech VCs
Education startups boomed during the pandemic rise of remote school and work. Venture capitalists share the ones set to take off this year.
After the Robb Elementary shooting, some Uvalde parents are choosing private or online education
Following a state report showing that almost 400 law enforcement officers showed up at the school on May 24, some Uvalde parents are doubtful over whether their kids will be safe in the district.
Windsor and Maidenhead council caused mother ‘serious distress’ over education
Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead will pay the mother £5,250 in compensation for the failures. The (LGO) said the council must review the case “at a senior level”. The council agreed to the LGO’s recommendations.
Salem State’s education school receives $10 million donation
Salem State University has received $10 million from the Cummings Foundation to support its School of Education, the largest cash contribution ever made to one of Massachusetts’ nine state universities,
BISD Education Foundation’s Hall of Honor returns, honors eight influential graduates
The Bryan ISD Education Foundation’s Hall of Honor event met its top goal when it returned to Miramont Country Club Saturday night for its 10th event.
State education leaders to vote Monday on raising MCAS graduation requirements
The proposal has seen fierce opposition, including a letter from nearly 100 state legislators worried about the potential change’s effect on student mental health.